悦耳 yuè’ěr sweet-sounding
sweet-sounding; beautiful (of sound)
How to remember 悦耳: 悦 contented + 耳 ear = sweet-sounding.
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How it is used
- Pleasant to the ear, melodious - 悦耳的歌声 (yuè'ěr de gēshēng) a sweet singing voice, 声音悦耳 (shēngyīn yuè'ěr) a pleasing sound.
- Specific to sound; the visual counterpart is 悦目 (yuèmù, pleasing to the eye), as in 赏心悦目.
- Somewhat literary/refined; more elegant than just 好听 (hǎotīng, nice-sounding).
Example sentences
- 他的声音很悦耳。 Tā de shēngyīn hěn yuèěr.He has a pleasant voice.